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February Cancer Prevention Month: Taking Action Against Asbestos
Posted on January 31, 2025 February marks Cancer Prevention Month, a time to focus on reducing cancer risks and saving lives. One of the most preventable causes of cancer is asbestos exposure, which can lead [...]
2024 Sponsors and Donors
Updated on March 29, 2024 ADAO relies entirely on the generous support of its sponsors and individual donors to fund its education, advocacy, and community initiatives. The only two ways to end asbestos-caused diseases are [...]
Through the Lens of Resilience: Earl Dotter’s BADGES Series – A Moving Tribute to Asbestos Workers (2015–2024)
Posted on January 28, 2025 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) proudly continues its impactful collaboration with acclaimed photojournalist Earl Dotter, unveiling the latest installment in the BADGES, "A Memorial Tribute to Asbestos Workers." This [...]
House E&C Hearing: Chemical Safety Act a Decade Later – Asbestos, Industry Pressure, and Public Health at the Crossroads
Posted on January 23, 2025 Yesterday’s hearing, “A Decade Later: Assessing the Legacy and Impact of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act,” provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress [...]
Promises, Corporate Greed: America’s Public Health in Turmoil Under EPA’s New Leadership
Posted on January 23, 2025 As Americans face a turbulent environmental landscape fraught with corporate overreach and broken promises, the recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appointments under President Trump’s administration underscore a grim reality: profit [...]
Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO): Top Ten Facts about Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk (2025)
Posted on January 17, 2025 After nearly 20 years of receiving common questions, ADAO has collected facts from government agencies to answer some frequently asked questions about asbestos exposure and cancer risk. In light of [...]
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks
ADAO’s New Website for the LA Wildfires, Toxic Debris and Air, and Asbestos Risks Posted January 16, 2025 Update: LA residents who lost their homes are now being told that it is safe to return. [...]
ADAO Release: LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10, 2025 LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS FACE HEIGHTENED RISK OF ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN WAKE OF DEVASTATING FIRES Legacy Asbestos in Older Structures Poses Serious Health Risks After Natural Disasters Los Angeles, [...]
ADAO’s 2024 Highlights: Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy
ADAO’s 2024 Highlights: Key Milestones, Actions, and Moments Driving Asbestos Prevention and Policy Posted on December 26, 2024 As we close out the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization’s (ADAO) 20th anniversary, we are proud to say [...]
ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report: Advancing Education, Advocacy, and Community
ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report Posted on December 26, 2024 ADAO’s 20-Year Impact Report: Advancing Education, Advocacy, and Community In honor of our 20th anniversary, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) has released a report highlighting [...]
